Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 34,825, Benjamin Fairbank, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass
of Fairbank Benjamin or Fairbanks
NUMBER
S.34825
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8495 Second New Hampshire to Massachusetts.
Benjamin Fairbanks of Hinsdale in the state of New Hampshire who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wilson of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Three years
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 29 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 of March 1819 and sent to Nahum Packer Esq. William N. Hampshire
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 81. 56 Semi-annual all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819. 48.
$129.56
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Benjamin

Notification sent July 28 th 1820 to Josiah Dwight North Hampton Mass

Brig. Fairbanks Declaration Private Col. Nye's Regiment Massachusetts Line 1777-3 years
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
CHESHIRE SS.
On this twenty ninth day of April 1818, before me the sub- scriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, for said County, per- sonally appears Benjamin Fairbanks aged 58 years, resident in Hinsdale in the said County, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in or- der to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he the said Fairbanks  about on the  30th day of May 1777 enlisted in Athol in the state of  Massachusetts in the company commanded by Captain John  Blanchard of the Regiment of Infantry in the land service  of the United States on the Continental establishment com-  manded by Col. James Wesson in the Massachusetts line  in the revolutionary war that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the 8 day of May 1780 , when he was discharged from ser- vice in West Point state of New York , that he was in the battles of Monmouth
and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Nahum Parker
I, Nahum Parker Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Benjamin Fairbanks did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, a- gainst the common enemy, for nine months on the continental establishment; and is in  reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for  support & I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforemen- tioned act of Congress.
April 29, 1818
Nahum Parker
I, Salma Hale Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Cheshire, hereby certify, that the Hon. Nahum Parker whose proper hand is above subscribed, is one of the Justices of said Court, du- ly commissioned, and that no particular impression is used as a seal by said Court.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed a seal in usual form as used by said Court, this 20th day of June , A. D. 1818
S. Hale

No 22
Benjamin Fairbanks
P.O. 95. Pelham.
Aug 1819 EM
Sep 1819
Oct 1819

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
HAMPSHIRE ss.
At a Special Session of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Western Circuit, begun and holden at Northampton, within and for the County of Hampshire, on Wednesday, the fifth day of July, and de die in diem to the sixth day of said month A. D. 1820 :
PERSONALLY APPEARED, in open Court, being a Court of Record, within and for said County, created such by the Laws of the Commonwealth, Benjamin Farnham in said County, who, aged sixty years, resident in Pelham in said County, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows :
I enlisted into the Army in the Revolutionary War for three years in the Company of Capt John Blanchard Colo James Wilson Regiment Massachusetts Line and served the three years in said Regiment and was regularly discharged at West Point in the State of New York and have a pension Certificate No 8095-
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the following schedule by me subscribed.
Am Cash 14.50. Am Loan 5.00 Am Jacob Wheeler 2.50. Part of a set of housewright tools 25.00 Am Cash 14.50. Am Loan 5.00 Am Jacob Wheeler 2.50. Part of a set of housewright tools 25.00 $54.20

2.50. part of a set of housewright tools 25.00
$54.20
I have a Wife and an daughter twelve years of age. Work at the Housewright trade when able. being a lame man
Benjamin Fairbanks
Sworn to, and declared, on the fifth day of July 1820, before the said Court.
Attest, Josiah Dwight Clerk.
I, JOSIAH DWIGHT, Clerk of said Court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule which follows it, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Fifty four dollars, and twenty cents.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this Sixth day of July 1820.
Josiah Dwight

Benj a Fairbanks
Phila. Pa. Dec. 30.
Free
Hon. Samuel C. Allen Esq. Washington City Member of Congress
To

I Benjamin Fairbanks of Portsmouth in the County of Hampshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts testify and say, that I am a pensioner under the late law for the relief of the Officers & Soldiers of the Revolutionary army that at the time I applied for a pension I resided in Hensdale in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire that I have since removed and now reside in Portsmouth in the County of Hampshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts and that I request that I may in future receive my pension at Boston instead of Portsmouth the place named in my Certificate — Benjamin Fairbanks
Hampshire ss. December 30 1819 Then personally appeared the above named Benjamin Fairbanks and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit, by him subscribed. Before me Barna Brigham Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that Barna Brigham aforesaid is & at the time aforesaid was a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hampshire Jan 6 Allen M.C. Jan 6th 1820

From Benjamin Fairbanks, requesting to be transferred from New Hampshire to Massachusetts - 30 Dec. - Transferred &c 7 th January, 1820
Sep. 19
Col. Ditt. of transfer sent to Hon. Saml. O. Allen, Secy of Repres. & Mines -

March 21, 1933.
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BA-J/ADY Benjamin Fairbank S. 34825
Mrs. George H. Graves, 1019 Fifth Avenue South, Moorhead, Minnesota.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to soldiers Benjamin Fairbanks and Jonathan Fairbanks.
From the papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 34825, it appears that Benjamin Fairbank or Fairbanks enlisted in Athol, Massachusetts, May 30, 1777, served in Captain John Blanchard's Company, Colonel James Wesson's Massachusetts Regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth and was discharged May 8, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 29, 1818 while a resident of Hinsdale, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, aged fifty-eight years.
In 1820 he was living in Pelham, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, and stated he had a wife and one daughter aged twelve years, their names not given. No further reference is made to wife and children. No reference is made to soldier's parents.
The soldier died November 10, 1836, place not given. On a B.
This is the history of the only Benjamin Fairbank or Fairbanks that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
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From the papers on file in the War of 1812 claim, Wt. No. 6008-160-1812, it appears that Jonathan Fairbanks was born in Lanesboro, Massachusetts, date not stated.
He enlisted, place not given, January 1, 1814, served as a private in Captain Leonard Ross' Company, Fortieth Regiment United States Infantry and was discharged March 31, 1815, at which time he was about twenty-four years of
Not used in our form of expression. The data given herein were obtained etc.

age.
He was allowed one hundred sixty acres of bounty land on account of his services on warrant No.6008-1812.
No reference is made to soldier's parents or to wife or children.
The above information was furnished you on April 6, 1922.
In order to obtain the location of the land which was allowed Jonathan Fairbanks, you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C., and cite the following: Bounty Land Warrant No.6008-160-1812.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

April 6, 1928.
Mrs. George H. Graves, Dilworth, Minn.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the 1 st ultimo, you are advised that from the records of this Bureau it appears that Benjamin Fairbank enlisted at Athol, Mass, and served as private from May 30, 1777, in Capt. John Blanchard's Co. Col. James Wesson's Mass. Regiment, until discharged May 8, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 29, 1818, at which time he was 58 years old and a resident of Hinsdale, N. H. In 1820, he was living in Pelham, Mass. and referred to his wife and a daughter aged 13 years, but did not state their names. There is no further data on file in said claim as to his family.
The last part of this letter is in Senator Frank B. Norris' 40 U.S. Sen. No. 2. W.H. COTT-160-1872.

34 825 Rev INVALID.
File No. 34,825
Benjamin Fairbanks Rev  Rev  Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 131
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Walter H. Smith, Chief Clerk, Post Office Department, P. O. Box 100, New York City
1922 Apr. 6: "Christ. to Mrs. -
Yes. The Graves and
1933 Mar. 21. Hist. to Mrs. Geo.
H. Graves, 9 W. 7.

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Delworth, Minn.
Mar 1st, 1922
U.S. Commissioner of Pensions
Wash. D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Can you furnish me with the date of death of Benjamin Fairbanks who was born in Athol Mass. Aug. 1st 1757 and married Hannah Stratton (whose date of birth and death I would also like of possible) Nov. 25th 1787? He served in the Revolutionary War as private in Capt. John Blanchard's

Co. 9th Mass Reg. commanded by Col. Jas. Mason. He enlisted May 14, 1777 for 3 yrs. (I don't know where) and was discharged May 14th 1780. Would also like the date of birth, marriage and death of his son Johnathan born in Athol and Wt. 600 8-160-1872- who served in the War of 1812 as a private in the 40th U.S. Inf. under Capt Leonard Ross. He enlisted July 1st 1814 at Ft. Hancock Mass and was discharged Mar. 31st 1815 at Boston. Would also like the date of birth and death of his wife Wealthy Davis Hall if possible. With this information to claim my eligibility to the D.A.R. and was not sure just how to obtain it was was instructed to write your office also office Commonwealth of Mass Will gladly reimburse your dept

for any of this information if you can furnish it. Thanking you in advance I beg to remain Sincerely
Mrs Geo H. Graves Duluth Minn.

Moorhead, Minn., Feb. 21st, 1933.
Old Pension Bureau Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Any and all information you can give me in regard to one - Jonathan Fairbanks , soldier in the war of 1812 who served as a private in the 40th United States Infantry under Capt. Leonard Ross. He enlisted July 1st. 1814, at Fort Hancock, Mass. and was discharged Mar. 31, 1815. at Boston Mass. Term expired. Was granted 160 acres of bounty land Warrant 6008 - 1812.
He was the son of one of the seven (7) Benjamin ✓ Fairbanks who had revolutionary service.
His application for pension etc may give his marriage date also his father and mother names. His wife was Healthy Davis Hall a widow and they lived in Iowa after

his service. Would like to know where the land was , he had allowed him for his services, and most of all his mother given name as she would be the wife of one of the seven Benjamin. Need this data to complete papers to establish my line in the S. A. R. is. Will gladly recompense you for the trouble.
Sincerely
Mrs Geo H. Graver #1019 5th Ave S.
Moorhead Minn.
1 Benjamin Fairbanks wife?
father of
2 Jonathan Fairbanks marriage date? Wealthy Davis Hall wife - R.S. (7)
father of
3 Thomas Fairbanks
father of
46 mm n face face like Franklin
mother of
5 Irene Franklin Graves
R.S. (Would be glad for any information on the Beayanians also.)
Ms. 8.